Chemist
Annual salary range
₹1.5 Lakh - ₹4.5 Lakhs
Very High Confidence 
Very High Confidence means the data is based on a large number of latest salaries.
AmbitionBox
Search
Reviews
- Reviews
- Salaries
- Interview Questions
- About Company
- Benefits
- Jobs
- Office Photos
- Community
Filter salaries byChemist Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 19.2k
latest salaries
• updated:
21 Mar 2025
Select an experience to get the exact salary
Salary of majority employees
Chemist Salary in India ranges between ₹1.5 Lakh to ₹4.5 Lakhs for 1 year of experience to 8 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 19.2k latest salaries received from Chemist.
Explore on this page
Top paying companies
Popular companies
Salaries by experience
Jobs
available
Similar designations
Salary related reviews
Top interview questions
| Company name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
UltraTech Cement Chemist Salary
3 years exp |  | 1 job opening |
KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Chemist Salary
3 years exp | | |
 Chemist Salary
3 years exp | | |
 Chemist Salary
3 years exp | | |
 Chemist Salary
3 years exp | | |
Is this list helpful? | ||
View more companies
| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
0 -
5
yrs
exp.
(749 salaries)
|
₹1.2 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr | |
0 -
6
yrs
exp.
(624 salaries)
|
₹1.1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr | |
Login to view exact salary
| ||
2 -
6
yrs
exp.
(434 salaries)
|
₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr | |
0 -
7
yrs
exp.
(328 salaries)
|
₹1.1 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr | |
2 -
6
yrs
exp.
(256 salaries)
|
₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr | |
0 -
5
yrs
exp.
(223 salaries)
|
₹1.4 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr | |
1 -
7
yrs
exp.
(195 salaries)
|
₹1.5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr | |
|
0 -
5
yrs
exp.
(185 salaries)
|
₹2.6 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr | |
Login to view exact salary
| ||
1 -
6
yrs
exp.
(181 salaries)
|
₹1.7 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr | |
0 -
9
yrs
exp.
(163 salaries)
|
₹1.6 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr | |
Chemist salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(4.5k
salaries)
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr |
2
years
(4.9k
salaries)
| ₹1.4 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
3
years
(4k
salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr |
4
years
(2.9k
salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr |
5
years
(2k
salaries)
| ₹1.9 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr |
View all salaries by experience
Chemist Jobs in India
Chemist
· 3-8 years
THERMAX
₹1.5
L/yr
- ₹3.5
L/yr
Hassan
Chemist
· 3-8 years
Bridgestone India Automotive Products
Pune
Chemist
· 1-3 years
UltraTech Cement
Ankleshwar
Similar Designation Salary
| Similar Designation | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Associate Salary
0 -
8
years
exp.
(2.3L salaries)
| ₹1.9 L/yr - ₹16.6 L/yr |
Officer Salary
1 -
10
years
exp.
(61.1k salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
Manager Salary
4 -
16
years
exp.
(3.2L salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹31.9 L/yr |
Executive Salary
1 -
9
years
exp.
(1.7L salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr |
Engineer Salary
1 -
9
years
exp.
(1.4L salaries)
| ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr |
View more similar designations
Salary related reviews by similar designations like Chemist
Dr. Reddy's
Executive
• posted on 28 Jan 2025
Likes
Skill development & salary
- Skill development - Good
+1 more
Dislikes
Promotions & less man power Total work done only chemist..no helpers ..high pressure on ground floor people
- Job security - Poor
+1 more
Reliance Industries
Manager
• posted on 24 Jan 2025
Likes
Job Safety, Township facility, Internal Job Posting, Process Safety, Better Environment
- Skill development - Good
+3 more
Dislikes
Pay Scale, Higher percentage in annual Cash Bonus
Aarti Industries
Executive
• posted on 27 Jan 2025
Likes
Wellthe great thing about aarti is their leadership involvement in field. The culture of every worker towards safety and most important good work life balance at lower or mid level
read more- Skill development - Excellent
+4 more
Dislikes
The salary range, and the promotion these two are very frustrati g. A head who works in the same organisation for @6 years are standing at 18 lakh and new employee from other organisation having experience of 9 year is taking 24 lakh. Very frustrating
read moreViatris
Manager
• posted on 15 Mar 2025
Likes
Salary on time Home loan support Medical Insurance Support
- Salary - Good
Dislikes
Less Work Life Balance No Skill Development Politics at regional Level Mental Harassment I am the Boss Culture No Moral Boost No Leadership Use of Slang is very Common Misbehaving women employee is common
read more- Skill development - Bad
+5 more
Piramal Pharma
Manager
• posted on 23 Feb 2025
Likes
The company has some great people They are a growing company Good Job Security Great Enterprise Level Exposure Global Company Work Life Balance is Good
read more- Skill development - Good
+3 more
Dislikes
Salary Benchmarking Promotions HR Policies and Rigidity IT Politics between Cross Functional Departments Visibility Challenges to the Higher Management Openness to new ideas/ways of doing things Technology Agnostic
read moreTop skills for Chemist
Chemist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Chemist
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr |
Visakhapatnam
Chemist
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹1.9 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
Mumbai
Chemist
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Chemist
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr |
Chennai
Chemist
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr |
View More
Chemist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Pharma Chemist
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr |
Manufacturing Chemist
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
Healthcare / Pharma Chemist
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹1.4 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr |
Chemicals / Agri Inputs Chemist
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr |
Clinical Research Chemist
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr |
View More
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Chemist Salaries
What is the salary of a Chemist in India?
The salary of a Chemist in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, Chemist salaries ranges from ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 19.2k salaries received from various Chemists across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 19.2k salaries received from various Chemists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Chemists?
Chemist Salaries at Top paying companies in India are
Salaries depend on experience, role, and location. Additional compensation may include bonuses and stock options.
| UltraTech Cement Chemist Salary | ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹6 Lakhs per year |
| KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Chemist Salary | ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹7.6 Lakhs per year |
| Iol Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Chemist Salary | ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹5.8 Lakhs per year |
| Steag Energy Services Chemist Salary | ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹4.2 Lakhs per year |
| Uflex Chemist Salary | ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹5 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying cities for Chemist in India?
The annual salary for Chemist in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Chemist are
Salary expectations for Chemist may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| Chemist Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad | ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹4.3 Lakhs per year |
| Chemist Salary in Visakhapatnam | ₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹4.1 Lakhs per year |
| Chemist Salary in Mumbai | ₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year |
| Chemist Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru | ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.8 Lakhs per year |
| Chemist Salary in Chennai | ₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹4.7 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for Chemist in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Chemist in India are:
| Chemist Salary in Pharma | ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹4.2 Lakhs per year |
| Chemist Salary in Manufacturing | ₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year |
| Chemist Salary in Healthcare / Pharma | ₹1.4 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year |
| Chemist Salary in Chemicals / Agri Inputs | ₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹4.9 Lakhs per year |
| Chemist Salary in Clinical Research | ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹4.2 Lakhs per year |
How does experience affect salaries of a Chemist in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Chemist salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Chemist take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
Chemist salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹3.5 Lakhs per year |
| 2 years | ₹1.4 Lakhs to ₹3.8 Lakhs per year |
| 3 years | ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹4.2 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹4.8 Lakhs per year |
Tell us how to improve this page.
Popular Tools
Q1. What is pH?, what is normality, molarity, molality, and other basic questions...
asked in
Hetero
View answers (14) Q2. What is organic chemistry, wt is ph, what is tlc, what is polar non polar solvents, how to prepare 1 ... read more
asked in
Metrochem Api
View answers (4) Q3. What is pH, drinking water pH, spectrophotometer based on which principal, what test you testing in ... read more
asked in
Elico
View answers (5) - Home >
- Salaries >
- Chemist Salary
Rate your company